Rail Freight

The Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor Capacity Development Programme will significantly enhance the Middle Corridor's network.

The STB has paused its review of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger, seeking more details from the companies

Deutsche Bahn has started building a new 90-kilometer freight-only rail line in Germany's Rhine Valley.

Hamilton Container Terminal gains regulatory approval for direct rail connections from Canada's main container ports, boosting intermodal…

Italian container ports saw strong throughput in 2025, with investments in shore power, but rail capacity constraints limit modal shift.

Moerdijk port is boosting its multimodal infrastructure to serve both commercial heavy logistics and EU military mobility.

Canada is developing legislation to bolster supply chain resilience, invest in ports, and curb freight disruptions to double non-US exports

CAF has unveiled 13 EMUs for the CDG Express, launching non-stop rail services to Charles de Gaulle Airport by March 2027

Germany's northern rail network is facing severe bottlenecks, disrupting cargo flow as peak season demand rises.

The STB has conditionally approved the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, seeking more details before finalization.

Hub Group's COO and CFO resigned after a $77 million accounting error; a law firm is investigating investor deception

The U.S. merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $82.4 billion, a 3.4% reduction from the previous month, due to increased exports

German intermodal rail operator Helrom has filed for insolvency a second time, with liquidation now expected

A study confirms Dutch rail freight costs are significantly higher than those in neighboring countries, affecting competitiveness

Port NOLA and NOPB partnered with UTC Transoceanic to deploy an AI rail clearance platform for oversized cargo.

A new rail terminal has been completed on Afghanistan's Hairatan-Mazar-i-Sharif line, increasing freight capacity from Uzbekistan

A new UK rail freight operator, GoExpress, is set to introduce high-speed intermodal services, starting with trials from the Midlands.

Tideworks' IPRO Intermodal TOS offers comprehensive visibility and control for optimizing terminal operations.

A rail shipment of military pickup trucks from the Netherlands to Ukraine demonstrates the EU's Military Mobility initiative in action

London Gateway is evolving into a premier multimodal hub, utilizing advanced technology to boost port productivity.

Germany's economic advisory council warns the government of prolonged stagnation with no recovery in sight

Kleinschmidt integrates Upwell's AI audit engine to streamline freight invoice processing for carriers, promising faster payments

The STB has conditionally approved the merger application of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, requesting further data.

FreightWaves is set to launch "FreightWaves Today," a new live daily business news program covering supply chain, transportation, and…

Portuguese rail operator CP has launched a €504 million tender for 12 new high-speed trains, with delivery by 2032

Rising trucking costs and tender rejection rates are boosting US intermodal traffic, potentially causing rail ramp congestion

Kazakhstan and Kenya are exploring a new logistics corridor to link the African and Asian continents, boosting trade.

Croatia and Hungary have officially joined the Baltic-Adriatic Rail Freight Corridor agreement, set to boost cross-border rail operations.

TX Logistik and Van der Vlist have successfully transported oversized cargo on a regular intermodal train.

Kronenbourg uses a rail-centric logistics strategy to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices on its operational costs